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Created by the book industry, for the book industry

For an empowered, informed supply chain

Established in 1991, BIC is an independent, not-for-profit organisation without commercial objective or emphasis. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with key stakeholders in the UK book industry to produce quality training courses that are created and delivered by expert, highly respected trainers on a wide range of supply chain topics. Being a not-for-profit organisation, BIC is able to offer all of its training at highly competitive rates. If there is a topic that you would like us to provide training on, that we do not provide at present, get in touch; we also welcome enquires about the provision of bespoke in-house courses.

Purpose of the CourseLibraries rely on EDI to enable efficient electronic communication, such as exchanging quotes, orders and invoices with stock suppliers. Although this is a mature technology, it is important for libraries of all kinds to be able to understand and manage their EDI systems efficiently. This training course is designed to help librarians to manage EDI, to use industry standards, to solve EDI issues and to gain the benefits of their EDI investment.

Benefits of Attending This course will:

Provide delegates with the knowledge and confidence to understand and manage their library’s EDI systems and the various methods of exchanging business messages, such as quotes orders and invoices, with their suppliers.

Include an overview of EDI, the EDI messages and standards and how to use them, and how to solve issues and obtain help.

Be an opportunity for librarians to dive behind-the-scenes and understand how their library systems and their supplier’s systems communicate, developing the confidence to problem-solve with systems suppliers and stock suppliers when EDI issues arise.

Cover EDI as used by both public and academic libraries.

Course LevelThis course is aimed at those who are completely new to EDI or who have had some involvement but have never felt completely at ease with EDI systems and standards. Attendees do not need technical knowhow but should understand the basics of key library processes, especially acquisitions. Library staff, who deal with third parties providing day-to-day EDI services, would also benefit from attending this course.

Course OutlineThis workshop-style course consists of information slides with informal discussion combined with exercises exploring practical areas such as the make-up of EDI messages, mapping to the EDI standards, and how to cope with specific requirements. The topics covered will include:

What is EDI for Libraries?

How does it work?

Standards and technologies: Tradacoms, EDIFACT and APIs

Setting up EDI with the Library Management System and Library Stock Suppliers

Importance of EDI standards for Libraries

Exploring the benefits of EDI

How to solve Library EDI issues

How to obtain help and guidance

Course PreparationAhead of the course, BIC will send a brief survey to course delegates covering EDI issues they may have encountered. This is to ensure that the course is as relevant and useful as possible.

The Trainers

Simon Edwards

Consultant

Simon has worked in the book industry for 30 years as a bookseller, library supplier and publisher. After spells with BFS, WHSmith and Whitaker, he became a freelance consultant, undertaking a wide range of research, training, marketing and systems design projects. For BIC, over the past ten years, Simon managed the e4books and e4libraries projects, authoring many of BIC’s guides and reports on supply chain matters and chairing numerous working groups and the BIC Technical Implementation Clinics for both trade and libraries.

Heather Sherman

Head of Library Programme Management, Dawson Books

Heather is an experienced library professional with expertise in library systems, technology, physical and digital supply chains, metadata lifecycle, e-commerce, eBooks, acquisitions and cataloguing. She works with libraries worldwide including the Bodleian, University of South Africa, and Public Libraries throughout Ireland. Heather has substantial commercial experience in library stock supply and related services, and plays a key role in the Library Business Leadership Team for Dawson Books / Bertram Library Services.

Date & Frequency of this Course in 2019Wednesday 2nd October 2019.This course will run twice in 2019.

Bespoke and In-House TrainingBIC is committed to providing high quality, accessible training for the book industry. We are able to provide both bespoke courses and in-house training to suit your requirements. This courses is suitable for in-house training so please do contact us to request further information or to make a booking: info@bic.org.uk

Course LocationThe Council House, Coventry.

Course LengthThis is a half-day course. Registration will be available from 12:30pm; the course will run from 1-4pm.

Please note: as we price our training courses so keenly, the running of them is dependent on there being a set minimum number of delegates registered by the time the booking period ceases. For this reason, please be aware that unfortunately some courses may be cancelled if this requirement is not met. Should this happen, BIC will arrange for full refunds for all training courses booked. We will liaise with registered delegates at least 2 weeks prior to each course date regarding this. BIC apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Refund Policy

Please take a few moments to familiarise yourself with our refund policy:

Should you need to cancel your ticket, refunds may be given as follows:

Up to 6 calendar weeks (i.e. 42 calendar days) before the event: full refund

Less than 6 calendar weeks, but more than 2 calendar weeks (i.e. 14 days) before the event: 50% refund

Less than 2 calendar weeks before the event: no refund.

If you (or a colleague in your place) do not attend the training course you have booked, no refund will be given.

Please note: Tickets are transferable within your organisation.

A word about our sponsors:

BDS is the premier supplier of library quality metadata, connecting publishers to libraries and book suppliers by converting book trade standards to library standards. BDS is at the forefront of developing library standards for the benefit of the international library community.

BDSDigital provides web and metadata solutions to publishers and the book trade.

Both divisions employ EDI to promote the seamless interchange of data between different parties. BDS supports the work undertaken by BIC to design, develop and implement standards for use in publishing, libraries and the wider book trade.

The Council House
Earl Street
CV1 5RR Coventry
United Kingdom

Wednesday, 2 October 2019 from 13:00 to 16:00 (BST)

Organiser

BIC is an independent organisation set up and sponsored by the Publishers Association, Booksellers Association, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals and the British Library to promote supply chain efficiency in all sectors of the book world through e-commerce and the application of best practice, standard processes and procedures. We have excellent relationships with all major standards bodies and we work closely with the Book Industry Study Group in the US.

BIC unites all sectors of the publishing industry, so whether you're a publisher, on-line retailer, "bricks & mortar" retailer, distributor, library (academic or public), wholesaler, digital partner, literary agent, conversion house, or any combination of these, we're here for you. We offer a "one stop shop" experience, impartial advice and support on anything & everything related to the Supply Chain (digital and/or physical) and we always love to hear from our members...and anyone who might like to become a member. Your feedback is invaluable to us.

We want to hear your ideas, what you're working on, what's challenging you right now, and what changes/developments/projects etc you think the industry might benefit from - so that we can work on your behalf to deliver solutions.

Finally, as an FYI: without neglecting the printed book world, BIC will now be focussing an increasing amount of its energy on work in the Digital Supply Chain.